# Privacy Policy for SportsAlly
**Effective Date:** 20-08-2025
**Last Updated:** 20-08-2025
## Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Sportsally ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience while using our App.
## Information We Collect
### 1. Personal Information You Provide
- **Account Information:** Email address, username, and authentication credentials
- **Profile Information:** Favorite team preferences and user settings
- **Subscription Information:** Payment details processed through Google Play Store
- **Support Communications:** Information you provide when contacting customer support
### 2. Automatically Collected Information
- **Usage Data:** How you interact with the App, features used, time spent
- **Device Information:** Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- **Performance Data:** App crashes, performance metrics, and error logs
- **Analytics Data:** Aggregated usage statistics and user behavior patterns
### 3. Third-Party Information
- **Google Services:** Authentication data from Google Sign-In
- **Advertisement Data:** Ad interaction data from Google AdMob
- **Firebase Data:** Analytics and app performance data
## How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- **Provide App Services:** Enable account creation, team preferences, and premium features
- **Process Payments:** Handle subscription transactions through Google Play Store
- **Improve User Experience:** Analyze usage patterns to enhance App functionality
- **Provide Customer Support:** Respond to your inquiries and resolve issues
- **Ensure Security:** Protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and security threats
- **Comply with Legal Obligations:** Meet legal requirements and enforce our Terms of Service
## Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
### Service Providers
- **Google Firebase:** For authentication, database, and analytics services
- **Google AdMob:** For displaying advertisements within the App
- **Google Play:** For processing subscription payments and purchases
### Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to:
- Comply with legal obligations or court orders
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
- Respond to government requests or law enforcement
### Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
## Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- **Encryption:** Data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
- **Secure Storage:** Information is stored on secure Firebase servers with access controls
- **Regular Updates:** We regularly update our security practices and systems
- **Limited Access:** Only authorized personnel have access to personal information
## Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- **Access:** Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
- **Update:** Modify your account information and preferences within the App
- **Delete:** Request deletion of your account and associated data
- **Opt-Out:** Disable certain data collection through device settings
- **Withdraw Consent:** Revoke consent for data processing where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us at: sportsallydev@gmail.com
## Children's Privacy
Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
## Third-Party Services
Our App integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
- **Google Play Services:** [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
- **Google AdMob:** [https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543](https://support.google.com/admob/answer/6128543)
- **Firebase:** [https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy](https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy)
## Advertising
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Show personalized ads based on your interests
- Measure ad performance and effectiveness
- Limit the number of times you see the same ad
You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device's advertising settings.
## Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as:
- Your account remains active
- Necessary to provide our services
- Required by law or for legitimate business purposes
- You have granted consent (until withdrawn)
When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
## International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy in the App
- Sending an email notification (if you have provided your email)
- Displaying a notice when you next use the App
Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
## Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
**Email:** sportsallydev@gmail.com
**App Name:** SportsAlly
**Developer:** sportsallydev@gmail.com
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**Note:** This Privacy Policy complies with GDPR, CCPA, and Google Play Store requirements for apps using Firebase, AdMob, and in-app purchases.